News Summary

BookNet Canada has been actively working towards environmental sustainability, setting it as a strategic focus since 2020. The organization has partnered with the Green Book Alliance and promoted resources like the Sustainable Publishing Tools, which include carbon calculators for the publishing industry. Despite a rise in greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 due to resumed business travel, BookNet’s emissions remain below pre-COVID levels. Separately, BookNet Canada’s sales data analysis revealed an increase in the purchase of self-help books in the Canadian market for the first half of 2024.